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V49 EJC

1999 BMW 540

Silver Petrol 4398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 BMW 540107,004 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV49 EJC
MakeBMW
Model540
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery light on

centre exhaust bracket broke but system still supported

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Fail 12 Aug 2015

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

battery light on

centre exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 28 Apr 2014 247,946 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 246,792 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 246,669 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

osr tyre on legal limit

Fail 11 May 2010 246,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipes heavily greased

osr tyre on legal limit

Pass 24 Mar 2009 244,093 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 226,338 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 191,090 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2007 191,090 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 163,801 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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V49 EJC is a 1999 BMW 540 in Silver with a 4,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1999 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 107,004 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V49 EJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 27 years old, this BMW 540 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V49 EJC registered?

V49 EJC is a 1999 BMW 540, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V49 EJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V49 EJC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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